- SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than COWSERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (384:1 vs. 299:1).
- COWSERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (24 vs. 2).
- COWSERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher violent incidents than SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (19 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
COWSERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (64 vs. 46).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
COWSERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (24 vs. 2).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
COWSERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher violent incidents than SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (19 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than COWSERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (384:1 vs. 299:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
10 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
COWSERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$12,477.58
SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$16,012.54
Local revenue share
COWSERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
33.3%
SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
52.4%
State revenue share
COWSERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
38.8%
SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
24.7%
Federal revenue share
COWSERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
27.9%
SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
22.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
COWSERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15.2%
SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
27.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Van Buren County
$47,266
Van Buren County
$47,266
Poverty rate
Van Buren County
19.5%
Van Buren County
19.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Van Buren County
15.8%
Van Buren County
15.8%
Unemployment rate
Van Buren County
4.3%
Van Buren County
4.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.